Great Egret Showing Off Plumage
by Ira Marcus
Title
Great Egret Showing Off Plumage
Artist
Ira Marcus
Medium
Photograph
Description
This great egret, Casmerodius albus, is showing off its plumage as it wades on the banks of the Fox River in northern Illinois. The bright white bird is highlighted as the sun peaks through the clouds on an otherwise overcast day. The green around its eyes adds just a touch of color to this beautiful bird. These birds were nearly hunted to extinction in the late 19th century to to the demand for their feathers used to adorn women's hats. Luckily for us (and the egrets) conservationists were able to put an end to their decline.
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April 13th, 2022
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